Early Communities in Canada

What did people use to communicate 200 years ago in Canada?

• Telephones

• Cellphones

• Other ways

• Video games

Who is a settler?

• Someone who stays in one place

• Someone who comes to a new area to build a community

• Someone who travels for fun

• Someone who works on a farm

Where did the settlers come from?

• Spain and Italy

• Germany and Russia

• Great Britain and France

• China and Japan

What type of house did the Anishinabek live in?

• Wigwams

• Teepees

• Cabins

• Igloos

What did the Anishinabek people mostly eat?

• Fish, rice, and meat

• Fruits and vegetables

• Bread and cheese

• Corn and beans

What type of structures did the Plains Cree live in?

• Brick houses

• Wooden cabins

• Teepees

• Stone castles

What does "Haudenosaunee" mean?

• People of the Longhouse

• People of the River

• People of the Mountain

• People of the Forest

What does the word "Métis" mean in French?

• Mixed

• Strong

• Brave

• Happy

What was a big part of Métis life?

• Farming

• Fur trading

• Fishing

• Mining

How did Métis men transport furs?

• By horse

• By car

• Using canoes

• By train